🤿🦀 Manatee Capital of the World: Crystal River, Florida! | Newstate Nomads

Where can you swim with manatees? Eat stone crab fresh off the fishing boats? Try a "chubby mermaid?" Crystal River, Florida, of course!

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00:00 Crystal River FL INtro
00:43 Three Sisters Springs (amazing manatee viewing)
06:03 Where to stay - brand new RV Resort
07:17 The Crab Plant (fresh seafood!)
09:22 Stone Crab Season
11:57 Guyer's Ice Cream (must visit)
13:50 Paddletail Lodge (hotel option)
14:22 Swimming with Manatees! (Bird's Underwater)

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We're Howard and Katelyn Newstate, full-time RVers and travelers exploring around the world since 2018. Whether jet setting or in our Winnebago RV, each week we take you along with us to discover the people, food and culture of every Newstate we explore.

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🌞🌴 More Florida Adventures from 5 years of travel!

[TravelSmallLiveBig]

I'm a manatee in human form too. That laundry room was amazing, the restaurant is amazing, the ice cream & donut place (we ate a Duck Donut last year - YUM) is amazing, the floating with the manatees - WOW - this area looks fabulous - enjoyed this so much!

[karppadiem]

Manatees, donuts & icecream all in one video! Now that's a must-do destination for sure! 😂❤🎉

[calledtojourney]

Seeing the manatees was super cool, but getting to swim with them looks INCREDIBLE!! And that crab had our mouths watering. You guys have had an awesome time down in the Sunshine State!👍

[grayfox]

How wonderful it must be to see those magnificent animals! ❤

[terripopp]

This was amazing!!!! Manatees are so stinkin cute!!!

[virginialemm]

I absolutely LOVED this episode! What I wouldn’t give to have been with you two and those beautiful Manatees…so majestic and gentle. I am sorry, but have got to catch-up with you as we’ve been consumed with our daughter’s very near death. Horrible blood clots in her lungs, and the doctor’s couldn’t believe she survived. Anyway, hopefully, she’s healing, and mom and dad can relax a little bit! I’ve missed your wonderful escapades on video! This one, as all do, really has cheered me up. Many, many thanks, Love Ya, Virginia

[pglen]

One of my absolute favorite animals. Been a member of "Save the Manatee Club" for years. My house is full of manatee related items.

[pglen]

Loved it, especially the end, the snorkling with the manatees. Envious.

[bmfua]

Manatees are so special.How horribly sad that they will eventually be put on the endangered list.They are so beautiful.I love them❤️.There has to be better watercraft laws, they should not be getting hit.We all have to bring our voices to this.Thank you for this beautiful video. So stunning and wonderful. Big hugs to the puppies.❤️❤️🇨🇦

[uncagedtravels]

Loved this video. Such a special adventure. Thanks for sharing.

[barbaracarlson]

Love Crystal River and your video was great! Wonderful shots of the manatees, they are such amazing creatures.

[CurieuxNomades]

What a fun experience swimming with the manatee ❤ And, oh my gosh, that ice cream donut looks pretty delicious 😋!
Anne & Eric

[kathyjoslin]

Love them so much! Thanks for sharing.

[airstreamer]

So cool to see the manatees! We got to see some from a land perch a few weeks ago, but to be in the water with them! Wow!

[sandibethel]

Wow. Definitely needs to be on my bucket list.

[johneason]

What a fantastic resort. And its 5am in the morning for me now, and im so hungry after watching this video. You guys are sloiled 😅😅😅

[ladikmk]

Oh my stars!!! Manatees (who are the original chubby mermaids lol), fresh off the boat seafood, and house-made ice cream and donuts - what more could a FL-deprived woman ask for? I saw so many Manatees up close when I lived in FL, but never had the opportunity to be in the water with them, so I know where I'm going to knock that one off my bucket list for sure. If you get a chance, be sure to try a fried Soft-Shell Crab sandwich. It's so darn good! Enjoy and safe travels!

[Thesaltymedic]

We swam with them in crystal river. It was awesome. Just float and they will come right up to you. We saw a calf too. What a great day 👍🏼

[amydelpiere]

The swimming with manatees experience: That is getting up early (in my world) but could see it was worth it! Love that your zipper pull was used as dental floss 🦷 The chubby mermaid looks very yummy. Thanks for taking us along on your Florida adventures - it snowed here in Michigan last night after being very mild and lovely last week.🌷